Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair waving or straightening, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter and glycerin
What does it do?
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Hair waving or straightening
permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters?
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter and glycerin
Is Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair waving or straightening, humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Glyceryl Esters is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010